Captain Qualified First Officer

Now offering a $25,000 Signing Bonus. Minimum year one compensation package of up to $90,000, with the opportunity to earn even more when flying as a Captain.

With over 30 years of experience and profitability in the regional airline industry, Trans States Airlines is the smart choice for your next career move.

Our Captain Qualified First Officer (CQFO) program allows pilots who meet Captain requirements to fly as either a Captain or a First Officer, depending on the airline's scheduling needs. If you've spent years waiting to upgrade at another regional, this program is for you. Take advantage of this great opportunity to start earning PIC time.

Reserve Your Seniority Program

Our seniority reservation programs allows new hire pilots to come to training for two days, and then accrue up to 90 days of seniority while completing other commitments. Seniority determines everything for pilots, including schedule, base assignment, and upgrade time. Pilots are more likely to get their preferred base assignment right out of training with three months of seniority backing their bid.

Captain Qualified First Officer Qualifications

2,500 hours total time

1,000 hours multi-engine time

1,000 FAR Part 121 time (Can be a combination of Part 121 and Part 135 time. This qualification is considered on a case-by-case basis.

Now offering a $25,000 Signing Bonus. Minimum year one compensation package of up to $90,000, with the opportunity to earn even more when flying as a Captain.

With over 30 years of experience and profitability in the regional airline industry, Trans States Airlines is the smart choice for your next career move.

Our Captain Qualified First Officer (CQFO) program allows pilots who meet Captain requirements to fly as either a Captain or a First Officer, depending on the airline's scheduling needs. If you've spent years waiting to upgrade at another regional, this program is for you. Take advantage of this great opportunity to start earning PIC time.

Reserve Your Seniority Program

Our seniority reservation programs allows new hire pilots to come to training for two days, and then accrue up to 90 days of seniority while completing other commitments. Seniority determines everything for pilots, including schedule, base assignment, and upgrade time. Pilots are more likely to get their preferred base assignment right out of training with three months of seniority backing their bid.

Captain Qualified First Officer Qualifications

2,500 hours total time

1,000 hours multi-engine time

1,000 FAR Part 121 time (Can be a combination of Part 121 and Part 135 time. This qualification is considered on a case-by-case basis.